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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Downsides to pinning on a comp

Posted: 9/20/2017 11:49:21 PM EDT

I live in CA, and we're not allowed to have threaded pistol barrels because they are considered assault weapons. Don't worry, I already know how dumb it is.

I want to make a Roland Special. i'm going to go with the KKM barrel and comp. I don't plan on switching pistol barrels or comps, so that's not a concern. My question is:

Is there a downside to having the comp pinned and welded on? I'm not seeing a real big issue, but i'm wondering if there is something I'm overlooking. Any help/thoughts are appreciated

Posted: 9/21/2017 12:13:26 AM EDT

[#1]

I guess the only down side is it's permanent.

Posted: 9/21/2017 12:38:21 AM EDT

[#2]

Never being able to remove the barrel from the slide?????

Posted: 9/21/2017 9:36:19 AM EDT

[#3]

Other than the obvious of being unable to remove the barrel from the slide, you also can never change the front sight.

Posted: 9/21/2017 10:04:20 AM EDT

[#4]

Unless it is going on a 1911 your barrel will become a permanent resident of the slide

Posted: 9/21/2017 6:01:29 PM EDT

[#5]

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Other than the obvious of being unable to remove the barrel from the slide, you also can never change the front sight.

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Make dang sure you're happy with the front sight BEFORE you install that KKM permanently in other words... it'll be staying on there unless you cut a dovetail in the front of the slide (not sure if there is enough meat there to do so).

Posted: 9/21/2017 6:54:44 PM EDT

[#6]

I recommend a Gen 3 17 C - it accomplishes the reduced recoil of a compensator with the ease of normal take down and cleaning.

Good luck!

Posted: 9/21/2017 6:55:40 PM EDT

[#7]

I wouldn't do it. Never being able to fully disassemble or change front sight would drive me nuts.

Option 2: Find a free state to move to?

Posted: 9/21/2017 9:01:45 PM EDT

[#8]

https://www.weaponsarmamentresearch.com/products/war-l-o-c-lock-on-compensator

Posted: 9/22/2017 10:00:51 AM EDT

[#9]

If you have a Gen 4, use the Strike Industries comp?

Posted: 9/22/2017 10:21:15 AM EDT

[#10]

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I guess the only down side is it's permanent.

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Not true.

I changed muzzle devices on my 14.5 twice.

The is no requirement that the pin be fused, only that it is there, and covered with a spot weld.

That weld can be drilled out, and the pin removed. Yes it takes a little work. But if you own a press and a mig welder, it's a pretty short job.

Edit.

That moment when you realize you're in the Glock forum

I'll be leaving now. Sorry for the loose post.

Posted: 9/22/2017 10:53:23 AM EDT

[#11]

Thanks for all the replies guys.

Ya, I don't anticipate changing the front sight once I get it all together.

Moving to a free state is a no go as of right now. Also, speaking of not living in a free state, we can only have up to a gen 3 Glock. So gen 4 is also a no go.

The 17C is an intriguing idea. Haven't thought about that one before

If I don't mind having it essentially becoming permanently attached to the slide, is there anything I can't really do beside changing the front sight? Would I need to take the comp off for cleaning?

Posted: 9/22/2017 10:54:25 AM EDT

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https://www.weaponsarmamentresearch.com/products/war-l-o-c-lock-on-compensator

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Saw this before. Not sure how I feel about it, but it has crossed my mind

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Downsides to pinning on a comp

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